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Gone island fishing
SAMUI: Fishing is good around Koh Samui.
Fighting buffaloes
Fighting buffaloes
SAMUI: Two hefty water buffaloes are locking horns, grunting as they push each other off the buffalo-fighting arena.
More big-brand hotels to open
More big-brand hotels to open
SAMUI: An influx of international hotel chains to Koh Samui is setting the stage for fierce brand competition, and for the island’s image as a luxury hideaway to take rise by several notches.
SilkAir comes to town
SilkAir comes to town
SAMUI: SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin services from Singapore to Koh Samui from 27 September.
Seasonal delights
Seasonal delights
SAMUI: For newcomers to Thailand, walking through the fresh-fruit market or in the supermarket presents a pleasant challenge. What on earth are these fruits? Well, here are some of them that are in season.
Asarnha Bucha sermon
Asarnha Bucha sermon
SAMUI: After obtaining enlightenment in the forest, Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to share his insight with five disciples at Deer Park in Banares in India more than more than 2,500 years ago. That day has since been commemorated in the Buddhist world as Asarnha Bucha.
Lunacy on Koh Pha Ngan
Lunacy on Koh Pha Ngan
SAMUI: Just across the water from Koh Samui is a smaller island, Koh Pha Ngan. Though the property developers and hotel companies have been discovering the island over the past four or five years, it is still a quiet backwater apart from one night a month: the night of the full moon party.
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Villa Wanted
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What's in a Thai nickname?
What's in a Thai nickname?
SAMUI: Ask your Thai tour guide, waiter or hotel recep­tionist what they are called, and the chances are that you’ll find their name is very short, often one syllable. Noi, perhaps, or Jeab, or Mee.
Passing on the beliefs of yoga
Passing on the beliefs of yoga
SAMUI: It’s Yoga will offer two ashtanga yoga teacher training programmes this year at the Mercure Buri Resort in Koh Samui, to be held in June and November.
Fisherman’s Village
SAMUI: A tranquil escape from Koh Samui’s growing commercial development and decadent nightlife, Bo Phut, charmingly referred to as Fisherman’s Village, is located on the island’s northern coast, nestled between the established beaches of Big Buddha and Maenam.
Sawadee.com – Regatta Samui 2011 May 30th - June 4th
Sawadee.com – Regatta Samui 2011 May 30th - June 4th
SAMUI: One of Asia's biggest regattas and the final of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix, the Sawadee.com Regatta Samui 2011 has grown to attract the best yachts in Asia and a large spectator following who come for great sailing, great parties and many other events that occur during one incredible week each year.
Time for Songkran
Time for Songkran
SAMUI: If you happen to be visiting Thailand during April 13-15, you might be in for a big surprise. It’s that time of the year again. Get ready to be drenched in water and covered in powdery substances, all in the name of celebration.
Wat Plai Laem, Koh Samui - Suwannaram Temple
Wat Plai Laem, Koh Samui - Suwannaram Temple
SAAMUI: This amazing temple is located just a kilometre from the Big Buddha, but it is often overlooked by the tour companies, which is really a pity.
Tee-off on Koh Samui
Tee-off on Koh Samui
SAMUI: With the increasing popularity in golf tours, packages and holidays, Thailand is fast becoming the Mecca of Asia’s golfing holiday industry.
Holiday villas taking over from conventional hotel rooms
SAMUI: With the increased usage of the internet, holidaymakers have more options and can thoroughly research a destination for every facet such as location, price and accommodation types.
St patrick's Day - same again please
SAMUI: Irish eyes are smiling – it must be that time of the year again, and we’re not talking about the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It’s that special Irish festival, accompanied by copious amounts of Guinness drinking, that will explode across the world for 24 hours on March 17.
Gringo’s Cantina Restaurant on Koh Samui
Gringo’s Cantina Restaurant on Koh Samui
Although Thailand is noted for its own delicious food, Mexican food is simply divine. On Koh Samui there is Gringo’s Cantina Restaurant which is situated on Chaweng Beach. Two smiling chicas greet you at the entrance, wearing ponchos and sombreros. As Gringos is off the main Beach road, it is hidden from the traffic but is full of life, with Mexican music playing and ultra friendly staff.